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Meet our Journalists
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Colin Stephenson
NY Rangers beat writer- St John’s University
- Reggae Boyz & Liverpool fan
![Mark Harrington](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/08/206479-Mark-H_415x580.jpg)
![Mark Harrington](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/08/997648-Mark-H_550x550.jpg)
Mark Harrington
Staff writer- San Diego State U
- Recovering Instagrammer
Mark’s Story
![Marie Elena Martinez](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/08/898131-marie_415x580.jpg)
![Marie Elena Martinez](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/08/541360-marie_550x550.jpg)
Marie Elena Martinez
FeedMe reporter- University of Michigan
- Girl Mom
Marie Elena’s Story
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![Olivia Winslow](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/08/451492-Olivia-550x550-1.jpg)
Olivia Winslow
Demographics/General assignment- Howard U/Temple U
- Church singer
Olivia’s Story
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Grant Parpan
Suffolk/Federal Courts Reporter- Longwood High School
- Visited 17 MLB ballparks
Grant’s Story
![Tiffany Cusaac-Smith](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/08/206321-Tiffany_415x580.jpg)
![Tiffany Cusaac-Smith](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/08/852638-Tiffany_550x550.jpg)
Tiffany Cusaac-Smith
General assignment reporter- Howard University
- Enjoys playing the piano
Tiffany’s Story
![Robert Brodsky](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/08/415x580_Robert.jpg)
![Robert Brodsky](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/08/550x550_Robert.jpg)
Robert Brodsky
Breaking news reporter- Queens College & AU
- Everyone calls me Brodsky
Robert’s Story
![Jim Baumbach](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assets.projects.newsday.com/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/05/927773-JimB415x580.jpg)
![Jim Baumbach](https://cdn.statically.io/img/assets.projects.newsday.com/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/05/356182-JimB550x550.jpg)
Jim Baumbach
Investigative Reporter- St. John’s University
- Dave Matthews Band fan
Jim’s Story
![Arielle Dollinger](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/08/Arielle_415x580.jpg)
![Arielle Dollinger](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/08/Arielle_550x550.jpg)
Arielle Dollinger
Newsday reporter- Stony Brook University
- Trained Fitness Instructor
Arielle’s Story
![Candice Ferrette](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/08/369535-415x580_Candice.Ferrette.jpg)
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Candice Ferrette
Politics reporter- Stony Brook University
- Loves beach press conferences
Candice’s Story
![Jasmine Anderson](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/05/Jasmine_415x580.jpg)
![Jasmine Anderson](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/05/Jasmine_550x550.jpg)
Jasmine Anderson
Morning Anchor- University of Illinois
- Architecture enthusiast, DIY queen
Jasmine’s Story
![Tom Rock](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/07/415x580_TomRock.jpg)
![Tom Rock](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/07/550x550_TomRock.jpg)
Tom Rock
NFL Columnist- C.W. Post
- No known allergies
Tom’s Story
![Laura Albanese](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/07/415x580_Albanese.jpg)
![Laura Albanese](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/07/550x550_Albanese.jpg)
Laura Albanese
Sports reporter- Brooklyn College
- Fluent in Italian
Laura’s Story
![Dandan Zou](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/07/415x580_Dandan.jpg)
![Dandan Zou](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/07/550x550_dandan.jpg)
Dandan Zou
Education reporter- University of Missouri
- Hates snakes
Dandan’s Story
![Rafer Guzmán](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/217527-415x580Rafer.jpg)
![Rafer Guzmán](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/475531-550x550Rafer.jpg)
Rafer Guzmán
Entertainment Reporter- UC Berkeley
- Intrepid traveler
Rafer’s Story
![Rachel Weiss](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/253572-415x580Rachel.jpg)
![Rachel Weiss](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/860235-550x550Rachel.jpg)
Rachel Weiss
Real Estate Reporter- Purchase College
- Loves animals
Rachel’s Story
![Scott Eidler](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/05/415x580-ScottE.jpg)
![Scott Eidler](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/05/550x550-ScottE.jpg)
Scott Eidler
Politics reporter- Cornell U & Columbia J-School
- My politics is pro-coffee
Scott’s Story
![Meghan Giannotta](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/852350-415x580Meghan.jpg)
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Meghan Giannotta
Lifestyle Editor- Hofstra University
- Bookworm
Meghan’s Story
![Shari Einhorn](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/510093-415x580Shari.jpg)
![Shari Einhorn](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/874898-550x550Shari.jpg)
Shari Einhorn
Health/Education Reporter- Binghamton University
- Hates spicy food
Shari’s Story
![Erica Marcus](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/05/890588-Erica_415x580.jpg)
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Erica Marcus
Food reporter-critic- Swarthmore College
- Compulsive doodler
Erica’s Story
![Vera Chinese](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/05/457770-Vera_415x580.jpg)
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Vera Chinese
Politics reporter- Wagner College
- Backyard chicken keeper
Vera’s Story
![Joie Tyrrell](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/05/Joie_415x580.jpg)
![Joie Tyrrell](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/05/Joie_550x550.jpg)
Joie Tyrrell
Education staff writer- Arizona State U & Columbia J-School
- Adopted a rescue dog named Coco
Joie’s Story
![Johnathan LaMantia](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/05/465199-Jonathn_415x580.jpg)
![Johnathan LaMantia](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/05/855008-jonathan_550x550.jpg)
Jonathan LaMantia
Business reporter – real estate- University of North Carolina
- Perennially optimistic Mets fan
Jonathan’s Story
![Victor Ocasio](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/445643-415x580Victor.jpg)
![Victor Ocasio](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/163802-550x550Victor2.jpg)
Victor Ocasio
Business Reporter – Employment- University of Central Florida
- Avid board gamer
Victor’s Story
![Sandra Peddie](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/695917-415x580Sandra.jpg)
![Sandra Peddie](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/926632-550x550Sandra.jpg)
Sandra Peddie
Investigative Reporter- Wellesley College
- Wrote a book about mobsters
Sandra’s Story
![David Olson](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/824460-415x580DavidO.jpg)
![David Olson](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/978746-550x550.DavidO.jpg)
David Olson
Reporter- University of California, Berkeley
- Loves hiking and long walks
David’s Story
![Paul LaRocco](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/872587-415x580Paul.jpg)
![Paul LaRocco](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/883032-550x550Paul.jpg)
Paul LaRocco
Investigative Reporter- Emerson College
- Compiler of mixtapes
Paul’s Story
![Keith Herbert](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/438552-415x580Keith.jpg)
![Keith Herbert](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/512560-550x550Keith.jpg)
Keith Herbert
AME for Investigations- Temple University
- Running enthusiast
Keith’s Story
![Joye Brown](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/473495-415x580Joye.jpg)
![Joye Brown](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/435314-550x550Joye.jpg)
Joye Brown
Associate Editor- George Washington University
- Open water swimming fanatic
Joye’s Story
![Joye Brown](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/501981-415x580JohnH.jpg)
![Joye Brown](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/879911-550x550JohnHil.jpg)
John Hildebrand
Senior Education Writer- Columbia University
- Avid reader
John’s Story
![Gregg Sarra](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/458887-415x580GregS.jpg)
![Gregg Sarra](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/226914-550x550Greg.jpg)
Gregg Sarra
HS Sports Editor- Dowling College
- Loves golden retrievers
Gregg’s Story
![Alfonso Castillo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/448792-415x580Alfonso.jpg)
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Alfonso Castillo
Transit Reporter- Queens College
- Pro wrestling fan
Alfonso’s Story
![Scott Vogel](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/824524-415x580Scott.jpg)
![Scott Vogel](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/735182-550x550Scott.jpg)
Scott Vogel
Food Critic- New York University
- Epicurean
Scott’s Story
![Laura Figueroa Hernandez](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/363858-415x580Laura.jpg)
![Laura Figueroa Hernandez](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/575239-550x550Laura.jpg)
Laura Figueroa Hernandez
White House Correspondent- University of Florida
- Proud mom of two
Laura’s Story
![Yancey Roy](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/607983-415x580Yancy.jpg)
![Yancey Roy](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/541102-550x550Yancy.jpg)
Yancey Roy
Albany Bureau Chief- McNeese State University
- Gave up basketball for bicycling
Yancey’s Story
![Tom Brune](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/460007-415x580TomBrune.jpg)
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Tom Brune
D.C. Bureau Chief- Northwestern University
- Biking and hiking
Tom’s Story
![Carissa Kellman](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/488256-415x580Carissa.jpg)
![Carissa Kellman](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/476176-550x550Carissa.jpg)
Carissa Kellman
HS Sports Reporter- Marist College
- Sewing enthusiast
Carissa’s Story
![Ken Buffa](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/03/575029-415x580KenNew.jpg)
![Ken Buffa](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/03/970501-550x550KenNew.jpg)
Ken Buffa
Anchor- Quinnipiac University
- Tech enthusiast
Ken’s Story
![Elisa DiStefano](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/04/415x580Elisa.jpg)
![Elisa DiStefano](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/04/550x550ELisa.jpg)
Elisa DiStefano
Senior Lifestyle Host- Boston University
- Master hula hooper
Elisa’s Story
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![Steve Langford](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.newsday.com/projects/projects-uploads/uploads/2023/02/158581-550x550Steve.jpg)
Steve Langford
Human Interest Reporter- University of Western Ontario
- Reported on-air in French
Steve’s Story
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